Preparations

As I hit on this attempt just half a year before departure, it is hard to say I did enough preparation. But on the other hand, my jobless situation can be an advantage, so I managed to concentrate on preparations. Another luck for me is some stocks I had owned went up dramatically and it solved my financial headache on this tour.
This page is originally written for myself to check travel equipment and I would be happy if it also provides some hints for your coming challenge.
Accustom to the motorbike
MaintenanceJapanese only
Riding


Travel design
Route and schedule
Itinerary
Immigration information Japanese only

FormalitiesJapanese only
Bike registration /International license plate
Carnet
Shipping
Travel insurance
International driving certificate

Travel Study (no contents)
Preliminary knowledge of the countries
English improvement
Equipment
Motorbike
Yamaha TT250R Raid
Modification
Main spec.

Bike-related items
Spare parts
tools and chemicals
Clothing
Security

 Precision instruments
Mobile PC and peripherals
Detail of PC
Digital camera
GPS receiver
Mobile phone
Utilities

 Other equipment
Packing items
Camping gear
Daily clothes
Toiletries
Guidebooks/Map
Documents/valuables

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